Lerkil Facts
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population | 825 |
| Male Population | 421 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 404 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +31.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.9% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 41.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 57.45389, 11.92056 |
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Lerkil Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 629 | 595 | 645 | 789 | 825 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 122.1 / km² | 132.3 / km² | 161.8 / km² | 169.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lerkil Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerkil | +25.4% | +32.6% | +22.3% |
| Halland | +29.2% | +18.9% | +12.5% |
| Sweden | +19.2% | +14.2% | +10.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lerkil Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerkil | 40.9 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Halland | 42 yrs | 43 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Sweden | 40.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lerkil Population Density
Population Density: 169 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerkil | 825 | 4.875 km² | 169 / km² |
| Halland | 312,919 | 8,751.5 km² | 35.8 / km² |
| Sweden | 9.6 million | 449,151.6 km² | 21.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lerkil Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lerkil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerkil | 8,519 tn | 10.33 tn | 1,747.5 tons/km² |
| Halland | 2,134,171 tn | 6.82 tn | 243.9 tons/km² |
| Sweden | 93,354,240 tn | 9.75 tn | 207.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lerkil CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,519 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,747.5 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/15 | 7:46 PM | 3.4 | 38.6 km | 13,380 m | 7km WSW of Surte, Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/12 | 2:57 AM | 4.2 | 94.7 km | 9,800 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/04 | 12:19 PM | 3 | 62.8 km | 10,200 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/04 | 11:25 AM | 3.1 | 67.6 km | 15,000 m | Denmark | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/95 | 8:49 PM | 3.9 | 87.8 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/94 | 7:08 PM | 3.2 | 80.8 km | 35,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/90 | 9:52 AM | 3.6 | 9.4 km | 5,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lerkil
Lerkil is a locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 505 inhabitants in 2010.
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